A Queensland stonemason diagnosed with a terminal lung disease has been dealt a second blow after his insurers ruled he was not eligible for a lump sum payout.
Two years ago, Gary Moratti, 51, collapsed at work and was rushed to Logan Hospital.
It was there that doctors delivered crushing news to the father-of-three - he had silicosis.
The incurable lung condition is caused by long-term exposure to silica dust and has become an epidemic among stonemasons. Read more: 9news.com.au